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Ticket Give-Away: Homegrown Sat 3 Dec with Rudeone

Posted on November 30 2011 by dirtyoldman

We have 5, count ‘em FIVE! tickets to give away for Homegrown this Saturday the 3rd of December. To stand a chance of winning, email us at freeshit@electrotrash.co.za with the name of the Jozi act playing there this Saturday. One entry per person, winners chosen at random. Competition closes Friday 2nd Dec. at 23:59. Good [...]

Synergy Live 2011 in Pictures

Posted on November 30 2011 by dirtyoldman

We had a great time at Synergy and the Red Bull Stage. Check out our two galleries, Artists and People.

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Posted on November 29 2011 by dirtyoldman

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Music Video: The Frown – The National

Posted on November 29 2011 by dirtyoldman

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Ticket Give-away: Vans Off The Wall Music Night

Posted on November 24 2011 by dirtyoldman

We have a pair of tickets to give away for the Vans Off The Wall Music Night and all you need to do is email us the name of the headline act along with the email address of your plus one to freeshit@electrotrash.co.za and you stand a chance of winning. Only one entry per person [...]

Kavinsky – Nightcall (Battle Beyond the Stars Remix)

Posted on November 23 2011 by dirtyoldman

A year in the making, this remix is the latest from Cape Town based producer Battle Beyond the Stars. Although rough versions of this track were floating around, I am glad we waiting for the final product, because it is a polished gem. Focusing on the whispy vocals of Lovefoxxx, this remix brings out the [...]

The Frown – The National (The Remixes)

Posted on November 22 2011 by dirtyoldman

Today we are bringing you six remixes of The National by The Frown. It’s hard to pick a favourite. The remixes are a showcase of the talent that South Africa has to offer, while also reflecting the varied styles that are popular today. From the lo-fi and ambient, to the bass heavy and dancefloor oriented, [...]

DJ Shadow – Scale It Back (Rebel Clef Remix)

Posted on November 22 2011 by dirtyoldman

Rebel Clef has just dropped his remix of the new DJ Shadow single Scale it Back featuring Little Dragon. It is his entry into the remix competition, which closes on the 25th of November. Taking the raw sound of the original, he wraps it in a warm blanket of smooth bass and soft touches of [...]

Double Ticket Give-away for GRIET & DON’T PARTY Present: DIRTYLOUD (Brazil) & F.O.O.L (Sweden)

Posted on November 21 2011 by dirtyoldman

We have a pair of tickets to this Friday’s party featuring Dirtyloud and F.O.O.L. and all you have to do to stand a chance of winning them is to email us at freeshit@electrotrash.co.za and tell us the names of the headliners for the party. Simple no? Winners chosen at random, only one entry per person [...]

Spoek Mathambo – Control (Richard the Third Rage Mix)

Posted on November 10 2011 by dirtyoldman

Control is one of my favourite tracks off of Spoek Mathambo’s album Mshini Wam. The bass is deep, as are the vocals, which gives it a feeling of good 90s deep house. The drums programming on the other hand is very afro-tech and the contrast really works. Richard the Third takes full advantage of this [...]

Card On Spokes EP Launch!!!

Posted on November 8 2011 by dirtyoldman

This Saturday sees the release of new EP by Cape Town based producer and instrumentalist Shane Cooper aka Card On Spokes. The EP, entitled In You Go, features seven tracks written and produced by Card On Spokes and mixed by Sibot and Dank, two household names in the Cape Bass scene. Final mastering was done [...]

Synergy Live 2011

Posted on November 4 2011 by dirtyoldman

Synergy Live 2011 has been billed as the event that closes the year in style, and with 100 bands, DJ’s & Comedians confirmed and Black Rebel Motor Cycle Club as main stage headliner Synergy Live 2011 has once again proven why it is a force to be reckoned with. And it doesn’t end there! The [...]

Card On Spokes – In You Go

Posted on November 3 2011 by dirtyoldman

Card On Spokes just released the title track of his new EP In You Go for download as a little promotion for the launch on the 12th of November. The launch will be held at an undisclosed location, the name of which will be emailed to you after purchasing the tickets. I was just thinking [...]

Justice – Newlands (Who Killed JR’s french fried remix)

Posted on November 1 2011 by dirtyoldman

Who Killed JR is back with a brand new remix, this time tackling French duo Justice. Newlands comes off their latest album “Audio, Video, Disco”, which sees the two exploring that nostalgic classic rock sound. The remix sees Who Killed JR ditching all the prog. rock sections and working with only the funkiest riffs. Who [...]